Folk-Art School

19^TH Century English/ American folk-art scratch-built model of a school  

A rare example of a 19^th century English/American folk-art scratch-built model of a school. With 3 headmasters standing in each doorway wearing metal caps. The building resembles a religious school of sorts, due to the inserted carved crucifix depictions. With inserted paper clocks and chip work decoration this example resembles typical tramp art techniques. A one-sided model of large scale, a complete one of piece of art in our humble opinion.  

Dimensions in inches: H 28” x W 34” x D 9”

Age: Late 19^th Century

Origin: English or American

Condition: Aged

Aged wear and tear across all the surfaces, Areas of worn surface include loss of the rear right turret. Aged and heavily patinated wooden surface. The paper material of the clock faces is stained. The rear shows loss of aged natural wear and loss also. In very presentable condition considering its age.  With a lovely natural deep patina across all surfaces, firm in form and in one piece.

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For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.